Swedish warmblood
| Swedish warmblood | |
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Swedish warmblood in a dressage test |
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| Important data | |
| Origin: | 17th century, Sweden |
| Main breeding area: | Sweden |
| Distribution: | |
| Stick measure : | 160-170 cm |
| Colors : | mostly browns and foxes |
| Main application area: | Sport horse |
The Swedish Warmblood is a horse breed that goes back to a cross between Andalusians , Berbers , Frisians , Hanoverians , Trakehans , English Thoroughbreds and Arabs . Originally bred as an above-average cavalry horse, today it is a modern sport horse, especially suitable for dressage , but also for show jumping , eventing and driving .
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The body of the Swedish warmblood is characterized by a noble head, a strong back, a beautifully shaped neck and correct limbs with clear joints and healthy hooves. This warmblood also has a strong shoulder with good freedom of movement, but often a croup that is a little too short . The breed exists in all basic colors , but mostly brown and fox red. The horses are 160–170 cm tall.
interior
The Swedish Warmblood is considered intelligent, friendly, willing and brave.
Breeding history
The Swedish Warmblood has its origins in the 17th century. Already at that time, oriental, Spanish and Frisian stallions were crossed with domestic breeding horses. Also, especially at the Stromsholm and Flyinge Trakehner studs , Hanoverians , Arabs and English thoroughbreds were integrated.
Today the Swedish Warmblood is exported all over the world.
See also
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- Elwyn Hartley Edwards: Horse Breeds - Over 100 Horse and Pony Breeds Worldwide, Ancestry - Characteristics - Breeding . ISBN 3-405-15983-0
